Dear parents/guardians and students,

Due to Kildare being issued with a Red Status warning by Met Éireann the school won't open at it's normal time tomorrow. A Health and Safety check will be conducted in the morning and provided all is safe with the building, the school will open at 11:00am with first class starting at 11:25am. These times are subject to change depending on the status of the building and the status of the weather. Regardless of the conditions in the morning, please do not send your child to school before 11:00am. 

If there is any change you will be notified via the app. 

Stay safe and take care,

Mr. Martin

Scoil Mhuire Friday News highlights all the positive events and achievements of students that have taken place during the week. Extra-curricular results, events, individual student achievements, trips, Teaching and Learning activities........

https://my.classlink.ie/fridaynews

Well done to the senior footballers who beat St. Fintan's Sutton today in the 'A' Leinster championhip group game today. The scoreline finished 1-13 to 2-8. This leaves the lads guaranteed a prelim quarter final with next week's game against Ardee determining who tops the group. Killian O' Sullivan (6th) and Ruadhan Kane (6th) (45) kicked us to into the lead before Mick O' Toole (TY) came off the bench to hit a great point to ensure the win. DJ Percival (6th Year) put in a brilliant performance from start to finish. 

Team and Panel: Hugh Muldoon (Clane), James O' Donoghue (Clane), Paddy Connolly (Clane), Cian Burke (Caragh), Calum Doran (Clane), Liam Blake (Caragh), Conor O'Sullivan (Caragh), Daniel Colbert (Clane), Ruadhan Kane (Caragh), DJ Percival (Robertstown) (Captain), Ronan Doorey (Caragh), Fergal McKennedy (Caragh), Killian O' Sullivan (Clane), Daragh Mulahy (Clane), Adam Fitzpatrick (Clane). Subs Used: Mick O' Toole (Caragh), Josh Gannon (Caragh), Ben Kehoe (Caragh), Danny Malone (Clane). Other Subs: Niall Keane (St.Kevins), Steven Lohan (Clane), Ryan McManamon (Allenwood), Evan Smullen (Allenwood), Billy Kelly (Caragh), Oisin Bagnall (Caragh), Daragh McNulty (St.Kevins), Conor Walsh (Robertstown), Calum O' Reilly (Allenwood) Robert Lynch (Clane), Alex Mooney (Clane).

The Senior Boys Football Team begin their Br.Bosco Leinster 'A' campaign tomorrow, away to St.Fintan's HS Sutton (Dublin). Throw in is in St.Fintans @ 1.45pm. The very best of luck to all the lads. 

Dear 6th year Students and Parents/Guardians, The CAO college application process for Ireland is now open for you to apply on www.cao.ie.

Any student intending to go to third level in IRELAND using points from their Leaving Certificate must apply to the CAO by opening a CAO account and listing the courses they are interested in before Feb 1st 2024. Parents/Guardians please assist your 6th yr student with the application process and know what they have applied for.

 PLEASE CONSULT YOUR CAO HANDBOOK ON WWW.CAO.IE  - read the information and have your course lists ready 

WATCH THIS CLIP BEFORE YOU APPLY   https://youtu.be/KhbZ0CEiFNk 

There are advice & help videos on the CAO website also -  www.cao.ie

What you need to do:

1.Go to www.cao.ie

2.Click on apply and follow the directions. Fill in your personal information and pay, then you can list your courses. Once you register and pay you will get  a CAO number - Keep your CAO number in a safe place - you will need it to access your CAO account.

3.Students can apply for up to 20 courses on 2 lists -                                                           10 courses at Honours Degree level 8 and                                                                             10 courses at either 2 yr Higher Certificate level 6 or 3 year Ordinary degree level 7.   

 4. COURSES MUST BE LISTED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE, this means the course you really want goes in place number 1, the course you want if you did not get number 1 goes in place number 2 and so on down to number 10. Do the same for the second list.

5. Put courses down across a range of points 

6. Make sure you have explored the courses thoroughly, that you know FULLY  what the course is about, that you can meet the Entry Requirements  and have gone to the Open Days

7. NEVER PUT DOWN A COURSE JUST TO FILL A SPACE ON YOUR LIST

8. REMEMBER -You can change course lists right up to July 1st so there is great flexibility with the process if you have a change of mind.

9. ASK A GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR FOR ADVICE

10. We recommend students open their accounts as soon as possible.

Thank you, Guidance Team.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In the spirit of new beginnings, we would like to invite all parents/guardians to our annual meeting, which this year will welcome our new principal, Kevin Martin, and explore the central role of parents and guardians in our school community. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 15th November from 8 to 9pm. 

Kind regards,

Scoil Mhuire Parents' Association

The reports are now being published and you will recieve a notification in the VSWare App when you can view them. You can access some help notes on how to access the reports using the App HERE

If you are having issues with your VSWare account or accessing the reports please contact Mr Cahillane via the School App.

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas.

Scoil Mhuire Friday News highlights all the positive events and achievements of students that have taken place during the week. Extra-curricular results, events, individual student achievements, trips, Teaching and Learning activities........

https://my.classlink.ie/fridaynews

Please see details below of upcoming talks from the ‘Let’s talk about Parenting Programe’ which are taking place this week and may be of interest. Topics include First Aid, Supporting Anxious Teens, and Stress Mgt (for parents, and family support workers).

First Aid for Parents

Presented by Siobhan Butler (Qualified General and Paediatric Nurse)

A popular and regular event on the programme, this informative and interactive course uses lots of visual aids in the presentation and there is plenty of opportunity for the participants to ask questions. Topics covered will include:

Athy Library:                      10.30am – 12pm Wednesday 25th October

Book here:                          https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/994009

Celbridge Library:            10.30am – 12pm Thursday 26th October

Book here:                          https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/994010

Supporting your Anxious Teen

Presented by Helen Vaughan (Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy)

• Understanding teen development
• How to parent adolescents
• How anxiety impacts our young people & supporting them.
• Teen issues: secondary school, bullying, social anxiety & boosting resilience

Naas Library:                      7pm Thursday 26th October

Book here:                          https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/993997

Stress Management

Presented by Suzanne Hughes M.Ps.S.I. 

Stress is extremely common; Ireland recently ranked as the 6th most stressful country in Europe. If you’re a parent, you experience specific stressors and despite the rewards of parenting, it can also be challenging.

Celbridge Library:            7pm Thursday 26th October

Book here:                          https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/993979

Scoil Mhuire Friday News highlights all the positive events and achievements of students that have taken place during the week. Extra-curricular results, events, individual student achievements, trips, Teaching and Learning activities........

https://my.classlink.ie/fridaynews